On the Miami Heat: The two-time defending champs are trying to win their third consecutive NBA championship and reach the Finals for the fourth consecutive season. The Los Angeles Lakers (2000-02) are the last team to win three consecutive titles, and the Boston Celtics (1984-87) are the last team to reach the finals four consecutive times, winning the title in 1984 and 1986. Miami begins the postseason against the Charlotte Bobcats, who have not beaten the Heat in 15 games since the triumvirate formed. Charlotte forced overtime in one game and lost by one point in another this season. -- USA Today